Software project manager Jobs in Richmond, BC

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager leads store development projects across the JOEY Restaurant Group. This role partners closely with internal teams, external contractors, and Operations to drive project delivery from planning through construction and store reopening. You are responsible for scheduling, budgeting, submitting permits, administration, and quality control, ensuring projects are executed on time, on budget, and to JOEY Restaurant Group’s high standards. This is an in-office role based in Vancouver, BC.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong organization, clear communication, and a commitment to excellence. You guide project teams, manage stakeholders, and document learnings to continuously improve the new store development process and elevate the JOEY guest and team experience.

Annual Compensation Range

$85,000 – $115,000 / year

The salary range is dependent on skill and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple store development projects from project commencement through construction and store reopening.
• Lead the project team (internal and external partners) by defining and communicating the project tasks, as well as processing and tracking milestones within the project cycle.
• Coordinate with in-house Real Estate stakeholders on the leasing agreement, landlord scope of work and project schedule to ensure the delivery of the new store within committed lease obligations.
• Develop the project milestone schedule and lead the project team to meet scheduled dates.
• Establish, and evaluate project estimates and budgets using inputs from all project partners, and project historical data.
• Act as ‘Owner Representative’ to supervise the project partners such as the General Contractor, Foodservice partner and Consultants during planning and construction
• Work together with the Project Accountant to track all project costs, timely payment of contracts and invoices, and report weekly on project costs.
• Communicate project roadblocks to Director of Construction throughout the project lifecycle and leverage partners to resolve these roadblocks.
• Facilitate a deficiency-free project handover to Facilities and Operations, ensuring they have the support needed for a successful store reopening.
• Implement best practices in coordination with all stakeholders from lessons learned on every project and feedback given by all stakeholders.
• Manage project close-out of all documentation, site deficiencies, and project financials with the assistance of the Project Accountant, including the submission of all required documentation to the Landlord to ensure timely release of the Tenant Improvement Allowance.
• Partner with Facilities, Operations and all project partners for any warranty issues and report findings for future best practices accordingly.
• As required, manage large scale Capital Investment projects and renovations

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Requirements

• You bring 3+ years of project management experience, ideally within construction environments.
• Experience in the commercial hospitality or retail industry preferred.
• Advance knowledge and experience working with MS365 required.
• Experience with MS Project preferred.
• Post-Secondary Education, in Construction, Design or Engineering related programs (preferred but not required).
• PMP designation an asset.
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
• A natural problem solver, thinking outside the box to execute reasonable solutions while maintaining schedule and budget.
• Strong attention to detail and process flow.
• Highly capable in negotiation and mediation of conflict resolution.
• Highly organized and self-motivated in planning and performance control.
• High performer under stress and high-pressure situations.
• Retains focus and traction on the entire cycle of a Project from project commencement through construction and store opening.
• Takes ownership and initiative to execute successful project.

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D
• Ongoing Leadership Development Courses
• Enjoy 50% off food & beverage at any JOEY Restaurants, LOCAL Public Eatery, SALTLIK or Earls Restaurants location (some restrictions apply)
• Pursue personal and professional development through a Coaching Partnership. Being paired with a coach will give you ongoing support and feedback so that you can pursue your life goals.
• Industry partner incentives
• Referral bonus programs

This is about you. Your attitude, passion, and potential. When you join our corporate office team, you can expect to be a part of something big. Whether in Finance, Marketing, Payroll, IT or Design, you will find yourself working alongside the industry’s best talent. As individuals, we are ambitious and driven, curious and engaged. Together, we are a high-performing team committed to each other’s development and growth, and the success of over 50 Restaurant locations throughout North America.

What does this mean for you? It means if you're looking for a place to meet your potential, we'd like to meet you. Your journey starts here.

JOEY Restaurant Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for their time and interest in working at JOEY Restaurant Group, however, only candidates under consideration for opportunities with JOEY Restaurant Group will be contacted to participate further in this process.

JOEY Restaurant Group provides reasonable accommodations upon request to those applicants and employees who need them.